COVID 19 (Coronavirus) Food System Impact

The outbreak of COVID-19 and measures announced to contain its spread has impacted all of us in
almost every way imaginable. The outbreak is considered a “black swan” phenomenon: entirely
unexpected, and completely unpredictable.
There is increasing concern whether there will be sufficient food supplies at affordable prices
for Southern Africa during and following the containment period.
In this regard, BFAP will
provide continuous updates of the direct and indirect impacts on South Africa’s food system.

Latest publications

The use of agricultural inputs in South Africa

This 6th COVID-19 brief takes a closer look at agricultural input supply.
Food security remains paramount and, while South Africa is a net
exporter of agricultural products, it imports a substantial share of the inputs required to
produce this surplus.

Food price outlook for Quarter 2 2020 and beyond

This 5th Covid-19 brief draws on current and historical insights to provide a clearer picture of
the expected trend in food price inflation. This is combined with an exploration of the cost of
healthy eating relative to selected income sources, as well as an analysis of price dynamics for
critical food products.